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There are a bunch of AAA games coming to PS5 this month, such asMonster Hunter WildsandKingdom Come Deliverance 2, but one of the only major titles that’s skipping the platform isAvowed. Developed byFallout: New Vegascreator Obsidian Entertainment,Avowedis the latest installment in thePillars of Eternityfranchise. After being in development for around six years, this first-person fantasy RPG was released on February 18, exclusively for Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC. Since the game is published by Xbox Game Studios, the fact that it didn’t launch on PS5 on the same day isn’t that surprising....

Summary Foundationis a complex city-builder game with a lot of different moving pieces within it. If players want their medieval town to run smoothly and become successful, they might be wondering where to start and what the most important things to do first are. To get off on the right foot, fans will need to make sure their town is in the right shape, that they get the right buildings up and running first, and that they have a good idea of what they want their town to look like as it grows....

Summary Metroidis one of the most influential series in gaming history, spawning an entire Metroidvania genre alongside theCastlevaniaseries. It’s fair to say most of the modern acclaimed Metroidvanias borrow more from the latter, as it allows more for adapting the combat in line with the popular Soulslike blueprint. With that in mind, this list will be giving preference to games that feel more like aMetroidtitle specifically, omitting some more obviouslyCastlevania-inspiredreleases.Metroidhas received a lot of love on theNintendo Switchwith entries new and old....

Quick Links The Predator Strain is a terrifying Terminid subfaction inHelldivers 2, mutated by the mysterious spore cloud known as the Gloom. These enhanced creatures are faster, stronger, smarter, and deadlier than their normal counterparts. Currently, only two Predator Strains have been revealed:the Predator Stalkersand the Predator Hunters, with possibly more hiding deep within the Gloom. Facing these new Terminid enemies requires more than just a good weapon and a stratagem that creates flashy explosions....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsintroduces a key mechanic that letscharacters carry two weapons at once: one equipped and another stored in the Seikret. This lets players explore the map and face creatures in fast-paced battles with more variety. It opens new ways to plan how to handle each upcoming enemy. Thus,the best weapon combinations inMonster Hunter Wildslet players adapt to varied combat scenarios, whether that means adopting a new playstyle or picking a fresh element for the gear....

Summary Bleachis a series packed full of unique and intriguing characters, but not everyone was able to show what they were truly made of in the original manga. This does make sense considering how fast the story moves inBleach, and that Ichigo and his close allies are often the ones to receive the most attention, but in the recent TYBW anime, there have been several characters who have made a much bigger impression....

Cyberpunk 2077is filled to the brim with fascinating lore that makes Night City feel even more alive. One of the best ways to learn more about the history of Night City and the outside world is through Data Shards. These collectible digital items contain everything, from images and texts to audio and maps. InCyberpunk 2077, these Data Shards are hidden all throughout the game, and one in particular deserves to be revisited in its sequel,Project Orion....

Summary Bohemia Interactive has released update 1.27 forDayZacross all platforms, with the patch adding large populated areas to the post-apocalyptic world. The zombie survival game has undergone many changes sinceDayZwas first released in 2013, with the latest update aiming to address some persistent bugs. The last update for the multiplayer survival game was in October 2024, which formed part ofthe newFrostlineDLC forDayZ. This update gave players access to the new Sakhal map, a frozen wasteland where gamers must fight against the elements to survive....

Directive 8020is set to kick off the second season ofTheDark Pictures Anthology. Switching things up from the previous season,Directive8020is taking the series to space for a full-blown alien-centered horror romp. This marks the first heavy sci-fi story for the anthology series, and based on previews, its cosmic horror approach appears to be heavily influenced by films likeThe ThingandAlien. Last year,Directive 8020was announced via teaser trailer, but much of the game’s story was still kept under wraps....

Summary FortniteChapter 6 Season 2 is officially live as Epic Games releases a brand new patch update filled with new content, bug fixes, and gameplay improvements. The latestFortniteupdate can be downloaded and installed right now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and supported mobile devices, with a whole host of heist-related content for players to check out. While theiconic Zapotron returned toFortniteOGon Valentine’s Day, players looking for something brand-new have plenty to look forward to with the recent release of Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless....

Summary Thanks to a recentGenshin Impactleak, players can finally have a first look at how Varesa, the upcoming 5-Star Electro Catalyst, looks like. While Version 5.5 is set to introduce a new Natlan area toGenshin Impact, the upcoming update will also see the debut of Varesa and Iansan. With both characters hailing from the Collective of Plenty, there have been quite a few comparisons made between Iansan and Varesa, with the latter having caught some controversy for being a 5-Star over Iansan....

Summary Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts after watchingCaptain America: Brave New World. The living legend Japanese video game designer admitted he was confused after watching the MCU film. Kojima didn’t miss the chance to watch the latestCaptain Americamovie in theaters.Captain America: Brave New Worldis the first Captain America without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers since Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson aka Falcon, is playing the titular character. The video game designer behindMetal Gear SolidandDeath Strandingaired his thoughts after watching the film on social media and it attracted various reactions from fans....

Quick Links Connectionsis a daily word puzzle game from the New York Times. It might look simple at first blush, but this puzzle game can get really challenging very quickly, especially if you aren’t familiar with all the words. If you knowhow to playConnectionsalready, you are probably aware of how difficult it can get. Those who are in need of help, however, need not lose their winning streaks; provided below are hints, spoilers, and even the full answer to today’sConnectionspuzzle for those who want it....